Airbus projects a global requirement for 42,060 new passenger and cargo aircraft. This forecast covers the period between 2026 and 2045. The total represents a 1% downward revision from previous estimates.
The company attributes the lowered outlook to the Iran war and escalating trade tensions. These factors have slowed the post-pandemic recovery in airline activity.
Asia will account for approximately half of all new aircraft deliveries. The forecast also indicates a shift toward replacing aging jets rather than expanding existing fleets.